Other brandsVintage 80s Yamaha Wind Instrument Bomber Jacket

Heritage Onward manufacture featuring 1887-1987 centennial embroidery. Produced in 1987 by renowned Japanese apparel manufacturer Onward Kashiyama, this bomber jacket commemorated the centennial anniversary of Yamaha's founding in 1887 as a musical reed organ maker. Tailored in a classic flight jacket silhouette, the piece features gathered sleeves, ribbed trims, snap hand pockets, and custom embroidery celebrating Yamaha's wind instrument division. While Yamaha is widely recognized for motorsports today, its musical instrument heritage remains central to the brand's identity, making non-automotive branded garments exceptionally distinctive. Distributed as limited promotional apparel during the 1987 centennial year, surviving examples are remarkably scarce on the global market. The combination of vintage Japanese manufacturing pedigree, distinctive typography, and the niche appeal of musical instrument branding has made it a prized find among archival fashion enthusiasts. Tag : Yamaha Made By Onward Chest: 25 Inches Length: 25.5 Inches Gently used vintage condition. Size: US L / EU 52-54 / 3